McLean County Times

Illinois State University is gearing up for two nonconference baseball games this week.

Eureka High School students participate in statewide poetry contest

Eureka High School students Vivian Neukomm and Kinley Stoller took part in the Poetry Out Loud 2025 Illinois State Contest in March.

Senator Balkema seeks guidance on fair play in women's sports

Senator Michael Balkema has highlighted several significant issues in his latest weekly update.

Illinois Wesleyan set to host North Central in CCIW lacrosse semifinal

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team is preparing to host the North Central College Cardinals on April 30 at Tucci Stadium in a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament Semifinal.

$370,487 in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Livingston County

In February, Livingston County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Flanagan-Cornell District 74: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 30% of the students in Flanagan-Cornell District 74 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Redbirds baseball team clinches victory over Northern Iowa Panthers

Sunday's softball game concluded with a thrilling victory for Illinois State University against the University of Northern Iowa at Marian Kneer Stadium.

Illinois Wesleyan softball secures CCIW championship share with Carthage sweep

The Illinois Wesleyan University softball team emerged victorious over Carthage College on April 27, 2025, securing at least a share of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Regular Season Championship.

Illinois Wesleyan men's tennis falls to Augustana; prepares for CCIW Tournament

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's tennis team ended its regular season with a loss to Augustana College on Sunday, April 27.

Illinois State baseball narrowly beaten by Southern Illinois

Illinois State's baseball team experienced a narrow loss against Southern Illinois University in their series finale on Sunday, with the game concluding at 5-4 in favor of the Salukis.

McLean County taxpayers give $117,634 in County Sales Tax in February

In February, McLean County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 34% of the students in LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in McLean County?

Since 1970, McLean County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.2%.

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McLean County Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the McLean County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Waterson excels in 800-meter at Division I meet in Champaign

Senior Ernie Waterson concluded a challenging week for the Illinois Wesleyan University men's and women's track and field teams with an impressive performance in the 800-meter run at the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Twilight.

Illinois Wesleyan and DePauw share wins in baseball doubleheader on senior day

After senior day ceremonies, the Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) baseball team played a doubleheader against DePauw University on Saturday, April 26.

Illinois Wesleyan men's lacrosse secures 7th straight CCIW championship with Carroll win